Viasat Shield

Name: Viasat Shield
Rating: 2.48 (174 reviews)
Author: Viasat Inc.

By: Viasat Inc. App

Viasat Shield protects your home internet and Wi-Fi network

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-07-20

Overview

Removed

Downloads

34,982

Data as of 2026-07-20

Rating:

2.48

(174)

Version:

3.1.1

Last updated: 2024-03-29

Features & Capabilities

Viasat Shield is a powerful Chrome extension designed to safeguard your home internet and Wi-Fi network against common online security threats like botnets, trojans, and malware. It offers easy setup for Viasat internet customers, allowing you to monitor connected devices and their data usage securely.

Key features include continuous monitoring and real-time alerts for suspicious activity to keep your private information safe. With the Premium service, enjoy enhanced device protection, browsing security against phishing and malware, and parental controls that let you manage internet access for your household devices. Additionally, Viasat Shield provides next-step guidance to help you respond effectively when threats are detected, ensuring a comprehensive and user-friendly security experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

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Downloads:

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Version:

3.1.1 Last updated: 2024-03-29

Version code:

220

Creation date:

2020-04-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

28.26MB

Email:

sh*****@viasat.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-20

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Developed by:

Viasat Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viasatshield

Email:

sh*****@viasat.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate that Viasat Shield can display connected devices and monitor data usage, enhancing network security awareness. However, multiple reviews report that the app often fails to properly detect connected devices or shows inaccurate information. Critical features like blocking unauthorized devices require paid upgrades, frustrating customers. Additionally, the app is plagued by crashes, login issues, and usability problems. Poor customer support and inconsistent performance have left many users dissatisfied, perceiving the app as costly and ineffective given the high internet service fees they already pay.

Pros

App can show connected devices on the network.
Offers data usage monitoring to see where data goes.
Provides alerts on potential attacks or unauthorized access attempts.
Attempts to enhance network security by identifying unauthorized devices.

Cons

App frequently fails to show connected devices or shows inaccurate device counts.
Many users cannot block unauthorized devices without paying extra for premium features.
App often crashes, logs users out automatically, or shows a white loading screen making it unusable.
Poor customer support and lack of fixes, with repeated reports of bugs and functional failures.
The app's data usage statistics are inaccurate or inconsistent, leading to confusion.

Recent reviews

Worthless corporate money grab of an app. It's useless. I'd give zero stars if I could. Y'all have horrible Internet service too. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone who has other options.

Ra*****, 2024-07-21

Worked fine for what I needed, and that was to see devices connected. Then I updated, and now it says, "Viewing connected devices in the Shield app is not currently supported on your modem." So the app is essentially worthless.